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VN58 HFB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,611 mi
Last recorded147,611 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 HFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 147,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,475 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,140 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edges

os mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edges

os mirror cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2019 113,573 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly mishaped

Nearside Rear coil spring has light corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 113,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres are slightly mishaped

Nearside Rear coil spring has light corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,115 miles

Central exhaust support bracket fractured

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central exhaust support bracket fractured

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 97,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre badly mis-shapen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre badly mis-shapen

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,822 miles

child seats fitted

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fault osr side light (1.9.4)

Valve stem seriously damaged nsf/nsr/osr (4.1.D.1e)

child seats fitted

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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VN58 HFB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN58 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN58 HFB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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